Hazardous Waste Environmental Program Specialist

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location and level

of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $27.46 / $31.54 / $36.34

Fairbanks salary: $28.28 / $32.49 / $37.43

Juneau salary: $28.83 / $33.12 / $38.16

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation was recently approved by EPA to administer the Hazardous Waste Program for Alaska. This position is your opportunity to help develop and implement a new program that will regulate and assist hazardous waste handlers, statewide. You will be involved with receiving training and gaining expertise on hazardous waste regulations, inspections, permitting, and compliance. You will also be working directly with hazardous waste generators and facilities to provide technical assistance and education, conduct inspections, and enforce regulations.

Provide technical and compliance assistance to hazardous waste generators and facilities. Work collaboratively with regulated facilities and the public to manage hazardous waste efficiently and effectively within the regulations.

:
Review, interpret and understand state and federal hazardous waste regulations. Complete facility and generator inspections and produce reports and recommendations for enforcement action based on violation(s) of the regulations.

Produce and present outreach and education materials in collaboration with the Hazardous Waste Team to help ensure that facilities, generators, and the public are aware of the potential impacts of hazardous waste and the regulations and proper handling requirements.

The mission of the Hazardous Waste Program is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring hazardous wastes are properly managed and disposedof. Hazardous waste management impacts all people in Alaska, so we work and interact with individuals, companies, and agencies throughout the state, as well as many other programs within the Department. This is a new program for Alaska, so you will be contributing to the initial implementation of the program.

The issues we will deal with arise from a variety of circumstances and can include multiple disciplines, which provides a variety of opportunities for personal growth and learning. As a team, we will work individually and collaboratively to find solutions to hazardous waste problems ranging from the very simple to the very complex.

We are a small team of six, so we work together to achieve our goals. We share ideas and resources so that each of us can succeed. As we meet our goals, we determine our path forward together, as a team.

Benefit from accessible management, on-the-job training, and pathways for advancement in this flexibly staffed position. We provide onboarding mentorship and professional development as you move towards becoming an expert in the field.

Enjoy State benefits including leave accrual, state holidays, and premium health benefits.

We believe in a work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling and the potential for a hybrid work environment once trained.

The Hazardous Waste Program offers the opportunity to do work that matters and protects the people of our state. Our mission is important to the health, environment, and the future of Alaska. Each day provides interesting challenges and includes a variety of work in environmental regulation, outreach and education, and engineering.

The Hazardous Waste Program offers the opportunity to do work that matters and protects the people in your own community as well as throughout the State while workingflexible work hours with a small, fun, cohesive team. We value each member of our team, and we work individually and collaboratively to ensure we employ rational, defensible decision making that protects public health and the environment.

This position may be located at ADEC offices statewide. While primarily an office job, duties include travel for site inspections and public outreach with flexible working hours and locations. You will interact regularly with the Hazardous Waste Program team and staff from other programs.

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Analyzes and evaluates data to draw logical and well-reasoned…